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Adoption Update – Dante
“We didn’t know we were going to leave ARF with a dog when we came in for a visit. When we met him outside he ran straight to us with a big smile and was ready to play…”
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Adoption Update – Buck
“Exactly one year ago today, my husband and I adopted Buck. We have always had multiple dogs, but when we got Buck, we had one Great Dane who had cancer…”
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Adoption Update – Zia Maria
“We adopted Yvette (now Zia Maria) in April of 2009. When we met her at ARF she ran across the room and wrapped her front legs around me in a hug…”
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Adoption Update – Pearl
“I lost my sister on Christmas day in 2018, seven months later my sweet cockapoo passed away. So much pain and sorrow, it was difficult to see the joy in tomorrow…”
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Adoption Update – Chai
“I adopted Chai (fka Zuma) in December 2018 when she was 10 weeks old. I fell in love with her at first sight and was so happy when I got to bring her home. She is a perfect blend of sweet, sassy, and playful…”
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Adoption Update – Samson
“Sam has been a perfect fit since day one. The most friendly loving playful pup I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing, and he’s mine! We go on walks and play ball and he is always just so happy to be with me…”
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Adoption Update – Mia
“Just want to say a big thank you for everything you have been doing whilst Shelter in Place has been in effect! We adopted Mia (formerly Carrot) from you on May 15th…”
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Shelters Expect Many Pets to be Given Up in Coming Year
KCBS Radio interviewed Elena Bicker, ARF Executive Director, about bracing for a surge of pets as more people face economic hardships from the coronavirus. Although many people are fostering and adopting shelter animals at this time, Elena Bicker told KCBS …
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Adoption Update – Molly
“13 years ago back in 2007 I went with a friend who was looking for a dog and as I stood off to the side all of these dogs barreled out of the condo, but the last one out slowly walked over to me…”
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Rescued During California Fires — Bubba Finds His Best Friend
Bubba’s a pit bull terrier, boxer mix who was rescued by ARF during the North Complex Fire in Northern California. Our team quickly identified Bubba as the perfect candidate for our Pets and Vets program…
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PAWS for Veteran Therapy Act
Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veteran Therapy Act (HR 4305) would fund a Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) pilot program for veterans with PTSD or other service-related mental health challenges to train and receive benefits of psychiatric service dogs.
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Petco Foundation Invests $50,000 in Lifesaving Work
Petco Foundation Grant of $50,000 Will Extend Efforts to Save Lives Through Saving Both Ends of the Leash® Campaign We’re excited to announced that we have been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Petco Foundation to support its Pets and …